Welcome Remarks - Communications Capacity Building Program for Developing Member Countries’ Communications Offices Read more about Welcome Remarks - Communications Capacity Building Program for Developing Member Countries’ Communications Offices There is the twenty-four hour news cycle. There is the power and speed of the internet, there is of course social media, and there is the instantaneous release and sharing of information through social media. The role of traditional media is also evolving. How do we then reconsider, reconfigure the ways we think about our roles and the ways we work to cope with and take better advantage of such change? In her Welcome Remarks, ADB's Vicky C. L. Tan highlights the role of communication professionals in shaping the narrative of the development agenda.
PHOTOS: Communications Capacity Building Program for Developing Member Countries’ Communications Offices Read more about PHOTOS: Communications Capacity Building Program for Developing Member Countries’ Communications Offices Photos taken during the Communications Capacity Building Program for Developing Member Countries’ Communications Offices.
Social Media: Opportunities and Challenges Read more about Social Media: Opportunities and Challenges Increasingly, there is a shift in communications approaches among governments and development organizations as they look to move away from the traditional forms of one-way communication, or the “tell and sell” model, to a more participatory and inclusive approach of fostering meaningful two-way communication and engagement. This increased focus on dialogue and engagement is in part a result of the impact of social media in shifting expectations of communication as a conversation. This shift presents both opportunities and challenges for communicating in the public sector.
Building Public Support for Government Development Initiatives (Part 1): Case Study from the Republic of Korea Read more about Building Public Support for Government Development Initiatives (Part 1): Case Study from the Republic of Korea Engaging with stakeholders and building consensus for government policy, programs or projects is a critical role for government communicators. This session looks back to the 1980s to examine the Republic of Korea’s communication and media strategy to win support for its transition from a planned to a market economy. Read more about the Republic of Korea's Stabilization Policies in the 1980s.
David Kruger Keywords Project Communications communication for development Read more about David Kruger Dave Kruger manages a team providing a full range of communications advice and support to ADB departments, offices, and Management. He joined ADB in 2002 and has worked in the Central and West Asia Department, the ADB Institute in Tokyo, and the Sustainable Development and Climate Change Department. Before joining ADB, Dave worked as Tokyo Bureau Chief for the Far Eastern Economic Review magazine and as a correspondent and editor in Hong Kong, Singapore, and Bangkok.
Communications Capacity Building Program for Developing Member Countries’ Communications Offices Read more about Communications Capacity Building Program for Developing Member Countries’ Communications Offices The program seeks to strengthen the capacity of government communicators, especially in planning and finance ministries, working in ADB’s developing member countries (DMC). The program will draw upon the shared experiences of government communicators, external media and communications experts, and ADB communications staff to provide insights and learnings of best practices in communications that can be practically applied to government agencies to help them navigate the increasing demands from stakeholders and the public for transparency and accountability.